Africa's Export Directory
South Africa’s citrus industry is on course to record its highest-ever export volume in 2026, despite severe flooding, rising shipping costs, geopolitical disruptions and increasing regulatory pressure in key international
Zimbabwe’s citrus industry has recorded strong export growth in 2026, with export earnings rising by 69 percent during the first four months of the year as production volumes and international
South Africa has officially become the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume after shipping 2.9 million tonnes of citrus during 2025, narrowly overtaking Spain in global export rankings. According to
China has introduced a zero-tariff program covering imports from 53 African countries and approved amendments to South Africa’s citrus cold-treatment protocol, moves expected to strengthen export opportunities for one of
South Africa has secured a major boost for its citrus exports after signing a revised phytosanitary agreement with the People’s Republic of China, aimed at easing cold treatment requirements and
South Africa’s citrus industry is facing mounting pressure as anticipated fuel price increases and rising logistics costs threaten to disrupt the 2026 export season. The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern
South Africa has updated its citrus export cold treatment requirements for shipments to China, a move aimed at improving trade efficiency and strengthening agricultural export opportunities. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen
South Africa is on track for another strong year in citrus exports, with the industry forecasting shipments of 210 to 215 million cartons for the 2026 season—potentially surpassing last year’s
South Africa’s citrus industry is facing growing uncertainty as farmers warn that fuel supply risks could disrupt the upcoming export season. Reports of isolated diesel shortages, combined with expected fuel
South Africa’s agricultural export sector, a critical pillar of the country’s economy, faces growing uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten to disrupt global trade routes and market